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Published: October 20, 2013

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Tom Shone has been hired as a sales representative for the Pittston company. As sales representative, Mr. Shone will be responsible for generating business in the construction industry for customers, including general contractors and landscapers, as well as sales and rentals of highway construction equipment and supplies.

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

Sue Petula, Ph.D., R.N., has been awarded the Pennsylvania Department of State Secretary's Award for outstanding performance. The award was given during a recent ceremony in Harrisburg that recognized her professional contributions and service to the citizens of the state. Dr. Petula lives with her husband and daughter, Nanette, in South Abington Twp.

CAN DO Community Foundation

Janet Flack was presented a resolution recognizing her for her generous donation of professional advice and counsel on the restoration of Ferrwood Music Camp, a former "fresh air camp" created to aid children who were considered "at risk" for tuberculosis. The camp closed in the 1950s and in 1966 became Ferrwood Music Camp. Ms. Flack's efforts in the design of the main living area used the Lodge at Yellowstone National Park's Great Room theme complements.

Diamond K Inc.

Susann M. Tully has been promoted from controller to chief financial officer as part of the company's objective to drive long term growth. In her new role, Ms. Tully will oversee all financial operations for Diamond K Inc. as well as manage day-to-day corporate operations.

Fortune Financial Group

Christopher Scalese, president and founder of the group, joined best-selling author Jack Canfield and others to co-author the book, "Dare to Succeed: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets to Success in Business and in Life - and Dare You to Succeed." The book was released on Aug. 29. Mr. Scalese is a financial representative and a life and health insurance licensed professional. He received his Bachelor of Science in finance and Master of Business Administration from Wilkes University.

King's College

Robin Field, Ph.D., associate professor of English and director of Women's Studies Department, published the article "'You No Real Man': Constructing Gender, Sexuality, and the Asian American Subject in Jana Monji's 'Kim'" in the journal "Asian American Literature: Discourses & Pedagogies." She was also recently appointed associate editor of the journal "South Asian Review." A faculty member at King's since 2006, Dr. Field earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a doctorate from the University of Virginia.

Corry Unis has been appointed vice president for enrollment management at the college. Mr. Unis is now responsible for leading the college's admissions and financial aid functions. A resident of Mountaintop, Mr. Unis has a Master of Science degree in higher education administration from Syracuse University. He earned his bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College.

Lavish Body+Home

Eric Toffey, an award-winning lead designer for Times-Shamrock Interactive and the art director for Electric City, will debut Threadneck, a clothing line inspired by nature on Nov. 1 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lavish Body+Home, 600 Linden St., Scranton. Mr. Toffey grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania and studied fine arts at Keystone College.

New faculty members for the 2013-14 academic year include, in the business department: James Biagi, J.D., C.P.A., Monica Law, Ph.D., and Ellen Sherwood, M.B.A.; in the philosophy department: Aaron Simmons, Ph.D.; in the religious studies department: Tammy Amossen, M.Th.,; in the science department: Craig Bowe, Ph.D., and Steven Reggie, D.C.; in the social science department: Samantha Christiansen, Ph.D.

Mr. Biagi, is an assistant professor of accounting. He is a partner in the law firm Dickover, Donnelly, Donovan and Mr. Biagi, and has been a trial attorney for the office of chief counsel for the IRS. Mr. Biagi received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University, a juris doctor from SUNY Buffalo Law School and is a certified public accountant.

Dr. Law, is an assistant professor (pro-rata) of management. Dr. Law has a Bachelor of Science in radiological sciences from UNLV; a master of education in education leader from UNLV; and a Ph.D. in learning and performance systems, with an emphasis in HR/training and development from Penn State University.

Ms. Sherwood, is an instructor. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Simmons, is assistant professor of philosophy. He earned his bachelor's degree from Oberlin College, with double majors in philosophy and environmental studies; and his Master of Arts degree and Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University.

Ms. Amossen, is a pro-rata instructor. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University and her Master of Theological Studies from the University of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

Ms. Krokus, is an instructor. She earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in religious studies and conservation ecology from Prescott College in Arizona; a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School and is currently a Ph.D. candidate, ABD, in the Boston University professors program.

Dr. Bowe, is an assistant professor of chemistry. Dr. Bowe received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala., and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of South Florida.

Dr. Reggie, is a clinical assistant professor in the science department. Dr. Reggie completed his pre-chiropractic studies at LCCC and the University of Scranton and he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas.

Dr. Christiansen, is an assistant professor. She earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Colorado; a master's degree in world history; a graduate certificate in women's studies and a Ph.D. in world history from Northeastern University.

Munley Law Firm

Marion K. Munley, a partner in the Munley Law firm, was named as a member of the executive committee for the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Ms. Munley was also elected to serve on the executive committee of the American Association for Justice Women Trial Lawyers Caucus by members of the caucus during the annual AAJ convention. Ms. Munley concentrates her practice in truck and auto accidents, product liability, workers' compensation and wrongful death cases.

Pocono Medical Center

Charles K. Herman, M.D., chief medical executive and chairman of surgery and clinical professor of surgery at the Commonwealth Medical College, has collaborated with students from Wellesley College and St. Joseph's University and residents in the department of plastic surgery at University of Miami to work on an educational project.

Working with Dr. Herman, Kelly Ann McCullagh from Wellesley and Kathryn Worthington from St. Joseph's helped film a video in the operating rooms of PMC that will accompany the textbook "Operative Procedures in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery," to be published by CRC Press in April.

Scranton Primary Health Care Center

Renee Schaefer, D.M.D., M.S., has been appointed dental director at the Ed Dulworth Dental Center at Scranton Primary Heath Care. Dr. Schaefer, of Hughestown, joined center in 2011.

She completed a Bachelor of Science in biology and pre-med with a minor in biochemistry and English and a Master of Science in clinical chemistry from the University of Scranton. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed a residency program at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.

Dr. Schaefer is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, Scranton Dental Society and the National Health Service Corps.

Sordoni Construction Services Inc.

John O'Boyle joins as IT Support Specialist. Mr. O'Boyle holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from King's College.

Noreen M. MacIntyre has been promoted to office manager/marketing coordinator. Ms. MacIntyre has seven years' experience with Sordoni and will continue to oversee the day-to-day operation of the office along with developing and implementing the company's marketing strategy and strengthening client and community relations.

Kathy A. Waskiewicz has been promoted to estimating coordinator. Ms. Waskiewicz has seven years' experience with Sordoni and in her new role Ms. Waskiewicz will provide overall administrative and management support and coordination to the estimating staff and the vice president of preconstruction.

University of Pennsylvania

Kristen Conniff has been accepted into the Veterinary Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Conniff was born and raised in Scranton and obtained her bachelor's degree in Illustration and Design from Marywood University, along with a concentration in biology in December 2008. Ms. Conniff has worked with Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center in Clarks Summit since its origin.

Wayne Bank

Matthew Swartz has been hired as a community office manager in the Abington branch in Clarks Summit. Mr. Swartz is a graduate of Moravian College with a Bachelor of Arts in business management and minors in accounting and economics.

Jeanne Corey, who previously managed the Abington office, is now the community office manager of the West Scranton branch. Ms. Corey joined Wayne Bank in 2011 and has been in banking since 2002.

James F. Burke has joined the bank as senior vice president and chief lending officer. Mr. Burke is a graduate of Wilkes University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in administration. He also has his MPA from Marywood University.

John F. Carmody has been appointed Wayne Bank's first senior vice president and chief credit officer. In his new role, Mr. Carmody will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate analysis of credit risk for new loan requests and existing corporate lending relationships.

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